Arsenal have been stung by a groin damage to Thomas Partey and out of the blue, their summer time switch enterprise appears as if it may very well be subjected to criticism. The Ghanaian FA introduced on Saturday that their midfielder had suffered an damage in coaching at London Colney and would subsequently miss the upcoming worldwide break.

A press release learn: "He sustained a groin injury during training on Thursday, August 31, 2023. He is currently unavailable as club doctors predict he's likely to be out for a couple of weeks."

Interestingly, Partey has been filling in as a makeshift right-back in Arsenal's opening three matches of the season however that's now set to vary in opposition to Manchester United on Sunday.

That is perhaps celebrated by Arsenal supporters who've been crying out for the return of Gabriel Magalhaes at centre-back alongside William Saliba - which means Ben White can shift again to right-back.

Nonetheless, the news that Partey has picked up an issue may have raised alarm bells, significantly as Kai Havertz continues to battle along with his interval of adaptation in north London.

But now except Mikel Arteta is ready to name upon Jorginho usually, Havertz may need to step up now in his position as a complicated No.8.

Declan Rice has been taking part in as a single pivot with Havertz and Martin Odegaard barely forward behind the entrance three.

Yet in fact, they haven't seemed efficient in any respect and the trio have struggled to click on into prime gear though it stays early days.

However, with Partey now out of motion Arsenal are beginning to look very gentle on the bottom in the course of the park.

It begs the query whether or not Arsenal have made a mistake not strengthening with the signing of a second central midfielder after letting Granit Xhaka depart.

The Gunners have been lucky final season that each Xhaka and Partey have been out there for the crux of the marketing campaign however this time round, they may not be so fortunate.

Ghana's assertion suggests Partey will solely be absent for just a few weeks however there have already been options he may very well be injured for a number of months.

Arsenal's transfer to signal David Raya was actually daring and now followers might counsel the membership would have been higher off investing that money on one other midfielder.

Albert Sambi Lokonga has joined Luton on mortgage and though there are different options inside Arsenal's squad, Rice is now going to have to hold the workload.

The determination to promote Rob Holding to Crystal Palace for simply £4million with out bringing in a substitute is also topic to criticism.

With Jurrien Timber additionally injured, Arsenal are just a few extra accidents away from being down to reveal bones on the again.

That was evident final season when Holding was an everyday starter within the closing matches of the marketing campaign when their title cost fell aside.

Arteta is adamant Havertz will come good however at this second in time, you may't assist however ponder whether Arsenal would have benefited from strengthening in different departments.